Premnath's cinematic journey began with Ajit (1948), a pioneering color film. He garnered attention with key roles in Raj Kapoor's Aag (1948) and Barsaat (1949). His partnership with Madhubala in Badal (1951) and Dilip Kumar in Aan (1952) brought box office success. Despite subsequent films opposite his wife Bina Rai, many failed to resonate. Premnath ventured into production with P.N Films, directing Samundar (1957), his sole directorial venture, which flopped. Transitioning to chara